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Chervil

Inventory, bag : 7.26
This item was last sold on : 07/23/21

• 48 Featured Restaurants

• 8 Recipe Ideas

Description/Taste

Chervil is a tender, leafy, light green herb with thin, hollow stems reaching up to 30 centimeters tall. The leaves grow opposite of each other with a triad of 5 small, deeply serrated, feathery leaflets. Chervil is highly aromatic with notes of anise and parsley. It is typically harvested around 10 centimeters tall. At maturity, it produces a tall flower stalk topped with a conical cluster of small, white, edible flowers. Chervil offers a mild, sweet licorice or anise flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Chervil is available year-round with peak season in the spring months.

Current Facts

Chervil is a key herb in the French kitchen. It is botanically classified as Anthriscus cerefolium and is a member of the carrot family. It is sometimes referred to as French Parsley and is known as one of the “fines herbs” of French cuisine, alongside tarragon, chives and parsley. Chervil, known as Cerfeuil in French, is one of the main ingredients in bearnaise sauce and ravigote sauce, both of which are traditionally served with fish and seafood.

Nutritional Value

Chervil is an excellent source of iron, vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, protein and manganese. It is a good source of zinc, essential B-complex vitamins, folate, copper and magnesium. The leafy herb is a source of beta carotene and antioxidant-rich flavonoids zeaxanthin, lutein, and cryptoxanthin.

Applications

Chervil is used fresh or cooked into sauces, soups and egg dishes. It is also used in place of curly parsley as a garnish. Wash and rough chop the herb for pasta, grain or green salads or other cold vegetable salads. Add to hot risotto and pasta dishes. Chervil pairs well with citrus, eggs, fish, asparagus, potatoes, mild cheeses, beets, green beans and vinegar-based dressings and marinades. It can be used in recipes calling for tarragon or parsley, or a combination of the two. Use it for pesto, chimichurri or for Mediterranean salsa verde. Blend Chervil with olive or grapeseed oil and use it as a condiment for salads and soups. Preserve the aromatic herb in white wine or cider vinegar. Store unwashed, dry Chervil loosely wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for a few days, as it loses its pungency quickly. For long-term storage, freeze leaves in water, butter or oil in an ice cube tray or chop and freeze. Drying will erase Chervil’s aroma and flavor.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Chervil is used widely throughout Europe and has a significant presence in French cuisine. The herb's aroma and flavor are similar to myrrh, which was one of the gifts bestowed upon baby Jesus by the three wise men in the birth story. For this reason, Chervil is often used to symbolize new life during the Easter holiday celebrations. In southern Germany and other parts of Europe, Chervil soup is traditionally served on Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday, celebrating the last supper. During the Middle Ages, tea made with the herb and used as a treatment for hiccups and the roots were boiled to combat the plague. Chervil was also given as a digestive aid and used to make a soothing eye wash.

Geography/History

Chervil is native to the Caucasus region of Southeastern Europe and Central Asia. It was spread throughout Europe by the Romans, who used the entire herb including its roots for medicinal and culinary purposes. Chervil is a hardy herb, surviving winter temperatures in northern climates in the Europe, United States, Canada and Greenland. It is found growing in the northern Mediterranean region, southern Europe and Central Asia. There is another herb, sweet cicely, which is often mis-identified as Chervil but is an entirely different species. The tender herb grows best in partial or full shade and prefers moist soil and climates that don’t get too hot or too dry. Chervil is very tender and does not store well, making commercial cultivation a challenge. The anise-scented herb is most likely spotted at farmer’s markets and specialty stores in ideal climates.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Pour House	Oceanside CA	760-730-5944
Plant Based Meals	San Diego CA	858-255-0590
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Cow by Bear	San Diego CA	415-565-9989
Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Rare Society	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436

the other 28...

Morning Glory (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Eats by Sam	San Diego CA
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant	La Mesa CA	619-303-8118
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Chervil. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Great British Chefs		Asparagus and Chervil Quiche
Camille Styles		Baked Egg with Ricotta, Thyme & Chervil
No Recipes		Shrimp and Avocado Pasta
Pete Evans		Raw Coleslaw with Chervil Dressing
A Cozy Kitchen		Yellow Pepper Soup with Chervil Oil
Saveur		Bouillon de Champignons Comme un Cappuccino (Mushroom Cappuccino)
Stirring Stew		Foolproof Bearnaise Sauce
Chez Us		Cucumber Chervil Salad